RecruitingNCT05867186

Fit to Fight Childhood Cancer

Fit to Fight Childhood Cancer: an Explorative Long-term Study on Exercise and Its Influence on Physical Performance and Psychosocial Aspects in Childhood Cancer Patients During and After Cancer Treatment.

Sponsor

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jun 20, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pediatric Oncology

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of exercise on physical performance and psychosocial aspects in children and adolescents with cancer during and after treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 21 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Exercise training for people with pediatric oncology. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 3 Years to 21 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALExercise training

Exercise training during intensive cancer treatment, maintenance therapy and aftercare. Training mainly consists of age-appropriate and personalised endurance, strength, flexibility, balance/coordination and gait training. Exercise is provided 3 to 5 times a week lasting for 45 to 60 minutes under supervision during inpatient and outpatient stays, as well as at home. At home, patients train independently according to the exercise recommendations of the exercise professionals, receive supervised telemedical exercise sessions and/or combine their training with digital tools.